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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
I think the debate over "Happy Holidays" and "Merry Christmas" is just a way for people who are miserable during this season to start arguments with anyone who will listen. I also think it is just a way for a group of people to shove their religion down other people's throats. The American Family Association (AFA) boycotted Target and Sears for not saying "Merry Christmas" on advertisements. What about those who do not celebrate Christmas? This shows the selfishness of the people in the organization, as well as the other groups that participated in such boycotts. Christmas is supposed to be a happy, giving time and the people who celebrate it turn it into, as Dolly A. Butz of the Soiux City Journal says, a "war on Christmas." The fact of the matter is there is no way of pleasing everyone.
Honestly this "war" gets a little annoying. Mike Straka of Fox News agrees, "No matter how seriously you take Christmas, you're still buying gifts and wrapping paper and cards and fruitcake." This shows that no matter which phrase you say and no matter how much you argue it, you are still celebrating the holidays, whichever one that may be. Schools banning any specific holiday is somewhat understandable, yet Christmas is a federal holiday, and if the schools did not want to recognize any specific religious holiday, they should not be giving students two weeks off a school for "Christmas Break," not that I would rather be in school during this time.
Basically Charles Krauthammer of the Washington Post said it best, "Just leave Christmas Alone."
5 comments:
I like your opinions and stance on this issue. I think that people blow this discussion way out of proportion. Christmas and other holidays are times of celebration and giving thanks. It shouldn't matter what a person says because they are trying to wish seasons' greetings. I also used the quote of Mike Straka because that really is a good point. Good Job.
I agree with you and have pretty much the exact same argument. I really do not understand why people make such a big deal about this issue.
I definitely agree with what you said about this topic, people need to just leave Christmas alone. Whether they celebrate it or not, just let it be. Like you said, it is clearly an argument for people who are unhappy during this season to bring down those who are. Your arguments are strong, and this was well written. Good job!
I agree with you and said many similar things in my paper. Honestly, what is the big deal? Life is way to short to worry about such minute things! Nice job :)
Wow, great minds think alike because I feel like my response was the same as yours. I liked the quotes you picked out. You had some really strong points. Clearly I agree with your response. It was very well written yet again. Nice job girl :)
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